Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor's degree · Ball State University · Muncie, IN
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Ball State University earn a median of $35,269 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $23,125, about 66% of first-year earnings.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame | $45,579 | $18,800 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion | $43,763 | $20,627 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion | $43,763 | $20,627 |
| University of Indianapolis Indianapolis | $43,509 | $26,846 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $41,499 | $21,852 |
| Indiana University-East Richmond | $39,936 | $17,731 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne | $39,564 | $20,500 |
| Indiana University-Southeast New Albany | $37,440 | $23,500 |
| Indiana University-Northwest Gary | $37,035 | $22,247 |
| Valparaiso University Valparaiso | $35,931 | — |
| Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington | $35,775 | $18,000 |
| Anderson University Anderson | $35,722 | $27,094 |
| Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo | $35,482 | $19,385 |
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville | $34,573 | $16,126 |
| Indiana University-South Bend South Bend | $33,716 | $20,444 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Ball State University make?
The median salary is $35,269 one year after graduation and $46,722 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,125.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.